Coliving / Shared House

515€

In the center, near the opera

+7 707 179 3116

Yeah but you can find less expensive, the only thing is that is difficult to find. Other than the pretty pricey flat it’s decent and the location is very good. They have also multiple flats

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Good overall. Some good teachers (Kamran, M Abdykassimov,…)

Canteen is good and cheap, campus has a pleasant size and accommodations. Decent university if you are in Almaty

Trips are very good. You can go to many hikes around the city, go to the Charyn Canyon near Almaty or go visit other countries like Uzbekistan for very affordable prices

Hotter in summer than France and colder in winter. Transport are cheap, specially taxis. Food is pretty cheap. Meat is good, cheese is bad. Lot of nature stuff to do. Go ride some horses.

Scary or boring for some at first but you can do many many things (for a cheap amount) and many of those aren’t possible in France.

Classic Apartment

Around 500€

Samal district, safe neighborhood, 10 minutes by car from the university

Through Aigul (WhatsApp: +7 702 553 9789)

Yes, best option for living in Almaty. Shared apartment with 2 other students.

Ask the CEO (local student network) for info on nightlife and events

Depends on what you want: If you want to travel a lot, pick easy courses If you want to study seriously, choose classes linked to your IESEG curriculum

Campus is nice with a good atmosphere. Registration process is a bit strange but the school sends a PDF guide that helps. Courses are simple with not too much work. Check with the CEO regarding attendance rules.

Day trips: Almaty lakes and canyons Bigger trips: China, Thailand, Vietnam, India and many more Be ready to spend money on traveling

You can walk or take taxis everywhere - Cost of living is cheap - Very safe (cameras everywhere) - Weather is cold - Kazakh food is not great, but you can find good Georgian restaurants, American fast food, and European options

Even if Kazakhstan sounds intimidating, you will not be alone and you will have a great time.

Classic Apartment

550

Dostyck avenue, 5 minutes en trottinette électrique et 15 minutes à pied de KIMEP University

+7 702 553 9789

It was a great place, with a balcony with view. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and kitchen open on the living room. Just a little bit expensive.

Blablabar, Noodles restaurant, Navat restaurant, Tooman Neo Lounge bar, Furmanov avenue (Kumano bar and other), Barland, Mangal doner (kebab), Dostyk plaza (commercial centre)

Communications marketing, digital marketing, vidéo documentary, principles of marketing and English was great. Brand management, a little bit annoying

You have a place to eat and a things like a Starbucks coffee. People are great. If you want time to visit and travel, put all your courses on 2 days. And you can miss 20% of each courses to travel or other. Campus cool and registration a little bit difficult but don’t worry. KIMEP is much better than AlmaUniveraity because it’s a better school and you’re on the centre of Almaty.

In Almaty for 3 days (lake, dune, canyon,…) = 270€ Kirghizistan in bus from Almaty = 30 € go and back Thaïlande for 2 weeks = 1500€ India for 10 days = 800€

You need to download Yandexgo, it’s the same thing than Uber. Use cab because it’s cheaper, if have less than 21 years old you’re a minor. Go speak with Kazakhstany people, they are nice. The city is secure but like everywhere don’t go outside during the night alone.

You have the mountains at 40 minutes from Almaty in cab, you can skiing and hiking. Take a copy of your passport if you lose it. Enjoy your exchange semester ;)